User Manual: Switch-Control 63400
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5. Description of the LNCVs
All programming of the Switch-Control is carried out using the LocoNet Configuration Variables
(LNCVs). The LNCVs can be accessed using their code number, and then set to an appropriate value.
The LNCVs 1 to 6 are for internal programming use by the Switch-Control, and also for cancellation of the
LNCV values stored in memory. The true functions of the module are stored in LNCVs 10 to 29 and 100-
199:
LNCV
Function
0
Module Address
1-5
Programming Help for Switching of Accessories
6
Presetting and Canceling of LNCVs
10-19
Lamp Outputs ON
20-29
Lamp Outputs OFF
100-199
Programming of Single Keys and Key Combinations
5.1 The Module Address – LNCV 0
Each Switch-Control must be programmed with a unique module address, from a central unit that is
common to all modules. The permitted address range is 0-2047.
5.2 Switching of Magnetic Accessories – LNCV 1-5
The LNCVs 1-5 configure the module to switch magnetic accessories such as signals and turnouts. This
programming mode uses two keys to switch and two lamps to display the position of each accessory. Each
LNCV can be programmed with any address value in the range of 1-2048, so that the five accessories do
not need to be at consecutive addresses. The LNCVs correspond to the inputs and outputs as follows:
LNCV
Key Inputs
Lamp Outputs
1
1=red; 2=green
1=red; 2=green
2
3=red; 4=green
3=red; 4=green
3
5=red; 6=green
5=red; 6=green
4
7=red; 8=green
7=red; 8=green
5
9=red; 10=green
9=red; 10=green
Note that LNCVs 1-5 are only a programming aid. Each of the LNCVs 1-5 change the values in several of
the true operating LNCVs located above LNCV 9 as follows:
LNCV
Programs these LNCVs
1
11, 12, 21, 22, 111, 122
2
13, 14, 23, 24, 133, 144
3
15, 16, 25, 26, 155, 166
4
17, 18, 27, 28, 177, 188
5
10, 19, 20, 29, 100, 199
Tip:
To cancel the programming of the module memory, LNCV 6 may be programmed to a value of 11.
LNPr 63400-00000
LNCV: ....0=....0
Code # of
LNCV
Value of
LNCV
